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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Vic Firth Welcomes Maine Governor to Factory 1 week ago · View
Newport, ME - Vic Firth Company recently had the pleasure of a visit from Paul LePage, Governor of the state of Maine. There was a meeting with the Governor and his staff at our factory in Newport, followed by a tour of the plant. During his visit to the Vic Firth factory in Newport, Governor LePage [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: Vic Firth Earns 2012 MIPA Award for Gavin Harrison Stick 3 weeks, 4 days ago · View
The 2012 Frankfurt Musikmesse was another fantastic and successful show for Vic Firth Company. In addition to hosting numerous artists in the Vic Firth Artist Lounge and discussing 2012 promotional plans with partners from over 40 different countries, Vic Firth Company was awarded the Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) in recognition of the Gavin Harrison signature [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: Keith Carlock Signature Stick 1 month ago · View
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Vic Firth Company, the world’s largest and leading manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets, is proud to announce the new Keith Carlock Signature Stick! A man of great creativity and musical expression, Keith understands the importance of having the right tool for the job. “To me, the perfect stick has to be an extension [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: We Want the Funk: 1957 “Lucille” 1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS: WE WANT THE FUNK! A Journey Through the History of R&B Drumming Presented by Zoro, this series of video lessons features some of the grooves that charted the course of drumming history – starting in the 1940s when shuffles ruled the airwaves, through the dawning of drum-machine inspired hip-hop beats in the late 1970s. This weeks’ groove: [...]
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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lesson Series: Flam Drag 1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lesson Series: Inverted Flam Tap 2 months ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: We Want the Funk: 1957 “Further Up the Road” 2 months, 1 week ago · View
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS: WE WANT THE FUNK! A Journey Through the History of R&B Drumming Presented by Zoro, this series of video lessons features some of the grooves that charted the course of drumming history – starting in the 1940s when shuffles ruled the airwaves, through the dawning of drum-machine inspired hip-hop beats in the late 1970s. This weeks’ groove: [...]
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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Zoro / “The Big Gig”: THE FOUR T’S OF A MASTER MUSICIAN 2 months, 1 week ago · View
The Four T’s of a Master Musician Excerpted from “The Big Gig” by Zoro © 2011 Alfred Music Publishing Used with permission There are many aspects of musicianship you must develop in order to master your instrument and become a great performer. Much of the challenge lies in knowing what exactly you should be working on. The following [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: New George Kollias Signature Stick 2 months, 1 week ago · View
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Vic Firth Company is pleased to announce the release of the George Kollias Signature Stick! Drummer for the extreme metal band Nile, George is renowned for his outrageous technical prowess! With feet that move faster than most people’s hands, George has brought a new level of possibilities to drum set playing. The new George [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lessons: Ratamacues 2 months, 1 week ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lessons: Flam Paradiddle-diddle 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: We Want the Funk: 1956 “Just a Gigolo” 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS: WE WANT THE FUNK! A Journey Through the History of R&B Drumming Presented by Zoro, this series of video lessons features some of the grooves that charted the course of drumming history – starting in the 1940s when shuffles ruled the airwaves, through the dawning of drum-machine inspired hip-hop beats in the late 1970s. This weeks’ groove: [...]
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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lesson Series: Double Drag 2 months, 4 weeks ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: We Want the Funk: 1956 “I’m Walkin’” 2 months, 4 weeks ago · View
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS: WE WANT THE FUNK! A Journey Through the History of R&B Drumming Presented by Zoro, this series of video lessons features some of the grooves that charted the course of drumming history – starting in the 1940s when shuffles ruled the airwaves, through the dawning of drum-machine inspired hip-hop beats in the late 1970s. This weeks’ groove: [...]
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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lesson Series: Pataflafla 3 months ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: We Want the Funk: 1956 “Blueberry Hill” 3 months, 1 week ago · View
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS: WE WANT THE FUNK! A Journey Through the History of R&B Drumming Presented by Zoro, this series of video lessons features some of the grooves that charted the course of drumming history – starting in the 1940s when shuffles ruled the airwaves, through the dawning of drum-machine inspired hip-hop beats in the late 1970s. This weeks’ groove: [...]
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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lesson Series: Flam Paradiddle 3 months, 1 week ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: We Want the Funk: 1955 “Bo Diddley” 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS: WE WANT THE FUNK! A Journey Through the History of R&B Drumming Presented by Zoro, this series of video lessons features some of the grooves that charted the course of drumming history – starting in the 1940s when shuffles ruled the airwaves, through the dawning of drum-machine inspired hip-hop beats in the late 1970s. This weeks’ groove: [...]
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Web Team wrote a new blog post: Rudiment Lesson Series: Triple Stroke Roll 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
In this new video lesson series, Dr. John Wooton will introduce each of the 40 Essential Rudiments. Along with a basic explanation, Dr. Wooton will give you tips on how to improve your playing, as well as how to apply the rudiments – whether you are a marching percussionist, concert percussionist or drumset player. Also included [...] -
Web Team wrote a new blog post: Music Induced Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection 3 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Music Induced Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection By: John F. King, Au.D. Longer than I’ve been an audiologist, I’ve been playing drums and percussion in marching, concert, and drum set venues. I know first hand what a thrill it is to perform in front of thousands of people and the adrenaline rush one gets from playing loud. [...] - Load More
